August 4, 2009
Lately I've been noticing an emerging trend that utilizes some very traditional dyeing techniques. Hand-dyed yarn and fabric are back in full swing and are being used to create everything from modern colorful dresses, t-shirts, skirts and leggings to pillows, table linens, bags and accessories. I'm especially fond of the one of a kind patterns and color combinations achieved by dyeing techniques such as batik, ikat, resist, fiber reactive, discharge, acid, natural plant dyes and shibori.
If you'd like to learn more about how to create your own natural dyes, check out this How-Tuesday video where Etsy Labs' instructor Kim Hall shares tips on creating your own plant-based dyes. It's fun to experiment and a really smart way to make last season's wardrobe look completely new.
| Gold Shibori Wrapped Frosted Glass Votives  By shiboridesigns, $10. View Item | View Shop | Simplicity Pant (local organic cotton)  By gaiaconceptions, $75. View Item | View Shop |
| Six Trees Batik 5x7 Framed Wall Hanging  By suzannedrown, $25. View Item | View Shop | Diamonds pillow cover  By stitchindye, $40. View Item | View Shop |
| Nerd Batik  By wonderwear, $52. View Item | View Shop | Taco Belt (Octopus)  By kokoparis, $49. View Item | View Shop |
| Dip Dyed Fringe & Leather Chain Necklace  By threehorses, $36. View Item | View Shop | Ruche Sling in Margot Bianca Moss Bamboo  By jennyndesign, $38.40. View Item | View Shop |
| Cherries and Lemons Slip Dress  By muirhughes, $45. View Item | View Shop | Watermelon scarf  By prettypanda, $15. View Item | View Shop |
| Fancy Pants - Rainbow Pair (6 briefs)  By smallthreads, $14. View Item | View Shop | hand painted silk skull scarf  By crrysstall, $62. View Item | View Shop |
| Highlight Your Home State Custom Applique  By jessierivers, $16. View Item | View Shop | SPROUT hand dyed linen pillow cover  By StirAtHome, $60. View Item | View Shop |
| Felted & Shibori Dyed White and Pink Scarf  By cherdak, $76. View Item | View Shop | Howie The Owl - Embroidered Zip Pouch  By MimisCrafts, $14. View Item | View Shop |
| Midnight and Gold Shibori Wrap Skirt  By SheBe, $80. View Item | View Shop | 6 Hand dyed silk Shibori Cushion Covers  By umoyadesign, $120. View Item | View Shop |
| Fishbones Shibori Top in Turquoise & Cobalt  By dyedianadye, $55. View Item | View Shop | Blue Adire zipper pouch  By Urbanknit, $11. View Item | View Shop |
| SALE Raspberry Dress  By RiordanRoache, $75. View Item | View Shop | red doily print leggings  By hodgepodgefarm, $48. View Item | View Shop |
| batik linen tea towel / bubble chain / lake  By 5oclockcrows, $26. View Item | View Shop | handwoven little blue caterpillar scarf  By jschubertdesigns, $55. View Item | View Shop |
| Gold Multidimensional Wonder Woman  By bewakeful, $85. View Item | View Shop | Ikat Handbag  By theladyship, $58. View Item | View Shop |
| emerald green linen towel  By margotbianca, $16. View Item | View Shop | Silk Necktie - Corporate Tree-hugger tie  By chelseaofthesea, $40. View Item | View Shop |
| Baby Bloom Hand Dyed Baby Tee in Teal  By heatherhandmadegoods, $18. View Item | View Shop | YOUTH BROCCOLI BATIK TEE  By jerusha, $24.50. View Item | View Shop |
| Batik fabric - hardcover blank journal  By ElvieStudio, $23. View Item | View Shop | mix tape pouch - keep on keepin' on...  By goodkarma, $19. View Item | View Shop |
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